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Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry

Life rarely follows a formula.

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Overview

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.

Created by Susannah Grant
Written by Victoria Bata, Bonnie Garmus
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Brie Larson

Brie Larson

Elizabeth Zott

Lewis Pullman

Lewis Pullman

Calvin Evans

Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King

Harriet Sloane

Stephanie Koenig

Stephanie Koenig

Fran Frask

Patrick Walker

Patrick Walker

Curtis Wakely

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookcookingharvard universitysexismchemistryromancechemistscientistperiod drama1950smale chauvinismcooking show

About Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry is a drama series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of based on novel or book, cooking, harvard university, sexism, chemistry, romance. Created by Susannah Grant, it stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King. In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.

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